Plutarch -- Parallel Lives, “Sertorius,” sec. 16
Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek historian,...
View ArticlePlutarch -- Parallel Lives, “Policola and Colon Compared” [Dryden Ed. (1693)]
Judgment is to be made of actions according to the times in which they were performed. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek historian, biographer, essayist [Mestrius Plutarchos]Parallel Lives, “Policola and...
View ArticlePlutarch -- Parallel Lives, “Lysander”
He who cheats with an oath acknowledges that he is afraid of his enemy, but that he also thinks little of God. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek historian, biographer, essayist [Mestrius Plutarchos]Parallel...
View ArticlePlutarch -- Moralia, “On Listening to Lectures”
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek historian, biographer, essayist [Mestrius Plutarchos]Moralia, “On Listening to Lectures” Alt trans. (larger...
View ArticlePlutarch -- Life of Phocion
Even a nod from a person who is esteemed is of more force than a thousand arguments or studied sentences from others. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek historian, biographer, essayist [Mestrius...
View ArticlePlutarch -- Conjugal Precepts
When the candles are out, all women are fair. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek historian, biographer, essayist [Mestrius Plutarchos]Conjugal Precepts
View ArticlePlutarch -- (Attributed)
Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek historian, biographer, essayist [Mestrius Plutarchos](Attributed) In Watson Adams, The Rule of...
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To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek historian, biographer, essayist [Mestrius Plutarchos](Attributed)
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Let us carefully observe those good qualities wherein our enemies excel us; and endeavor to excel them, by avoiding what is faulty, and imitating what is excellent in them. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek...
View ArticlePlutarch -- “Poplicola and Colon Compared,” Parallel Lives [tr. Dryden (1693)]
Judgement is to be made of actions in according to the times in which they were performed. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek historian, biographer, essayist [Mestrius Plutarchos]“Poplicola and Colon...
View ArticlePlutarch -- “Of the Training of Children,” Morals
It is indeed desirable to be well descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek historian, biographer, essayist [Mestrius Plutarchos]“Of the Training of Children,” Morals
View ArticlePlutarch -- “Caesar,” Lives [tr. Dryden (1693)]
When it was told that Antony and Dolabella were in a plot against him, Caesar said he did not fear such fat, luxurious men, but rather the pale, lean fellows, meaning Cassius and Brutus. The post...
View ArticlePlutarch -- Parallel Lives, “Agisilaus” [tr. Dryden (1693)]
It is circumstance and proper measure that give an action its character, and make it either good or bad. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek historian, biographer, essayist [Mestrius Plutarchos]Parallel Lives,...
View ArticlePlutarch -- Moralia, Vol. 10 “Precepts of Statecraft” (13) [tr. Helmbold (1936)]
Base and absurd requests he should reject, not harshly but gently, informing the askers by way of consolation that the requests are not in accord with their own excellence and reputation. Plutarch (AD...
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Plutarch -- Moral Writings [Moralia], “On the Education of Children,” 4.3...
Character is simply habit long continued. Plutarch (AD 46-127) Greek historian, biographer, essayist [Mestrius Plutarchos]Moral Writings [Moralia], “On the Education of Children,” 4.3 [tr. Babbitt and...
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